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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,319.64, 22,522.46 and 9,247.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,319.64, 22,522.46 and 9,247.32 is: 12,762.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,319.64 : 22,522.46 = 9,247.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,319.64/22,522.46 = 9,247.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,319.64x = 22,522.46 × 9,247.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,319.64x = 208,272,394.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,272,394.81/16,319.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,762.07

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